JUNO BEACH, Fla., June 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Power
& Light Company (FPL) today announced that it has launched a
new mobile app that enables customers to manage their account with
a tap of a finger. Just in time to beat the heat this summer,
customers can use the app for on-the-go, instant access to monitor
energy usage, see how weather impacts their bill, and receive
important alerts and reminders.
"We know how important it is for our customers to save energy
and money, especially as the weather heats up, and we're excited to
see customers take advantage of the app's projected bill feature to
make changes to reduce their energy usage and help lower their
summer bills," said Eric Silagy,
president and CEO of FPL. "Our new FPL mobile app is yet another
tool that we're offering our customers to help them transform into
energy experts – enabling them to manage their accounts anytime,
anywhere, and in the process, taking greater control of their
energy usage and bill."
Tap into the FPL mobile app
Here are a few ways the FPL mobile app helps you take control of
your energy usage and bill, from the palm of your hand:
- Monitor your energy usage – Compare your energy usage
across three months or a full year, including average temperature
data, so you see how weather impacts your bill
- View your projected bill – Understand what your bill is
projected to be, so you can take steps to help lower it before it
arrives
- Check your account summary – View and edit your profile
information and communication preferences, so you receive
information on what matters most to you
- Track the length of your billing cycle – See where you
are in your billing cycle: it can range from 28 to 35 days, which
can affect your bill amount
- Pay your bill quickly and securely – Make a payment in a
few taps, or adjust the date of an upcoming payment if you need
to
- Report an outage – Check your power status and, if
necessary, submit an outage report so we can work to get your
lights back on safely and as quickly as possible
- Stay informed with alerts – Receive important
information about storms and bill pay reminders
The app is available for download in the iOS and Android app
stores. Learn more at: FPL.com/myaccount.
More ways to save
In addition to the app, FPL offers many tools customers can use
to manage their energy usage:
- Online Energy Dashboard – A tool that can drive smarter,
energy-saving choices year-round to make bills even lower. See your
energy usage by month, day or hour so you can spot the best
opportunities to save.
- Online Home Energy Survey – A free resource that shows how much
energy you use, gives a breakdown of how much you are spending on
appliances and cooling, and provides an energy-savings plan with
expert tips and recommendations.
For more information, visit FPL.com/EasyToSave.
Florida Power & Light
Company
Florida Power &
Light Company is the third-largest electric utility in the United States, serving approximately 4.9
million customer accounts or an estimated 10 million people across
nearly half of the state of Florida. FPL's typical 1,000-kWh
residential customer bill is approximately 25 percent lower than
the latest national average and, in 2016, was the lowest in
Florida among reporting utilities
for the seventh year in a row. FPL's service reliability is better
than 99.98 percent, and its highly fuel-efficient power plant fleet
is one of the cleanest among all utilities nationwide. The company
received the top ranking in the southern U.S. among large electric
providers, according to the J.D. Power 2016 Electric Utility
Residential Customer Satisfaction StudySM, and was
recognized in 2016 as one of the most trusted U.S. electric
utilities by Market Strategies International. A leading Florida
employer with approximately 8,900 employees, FPL is a subsidiary of
Juno Beach, Florida-based NextEra
Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE), a clean energy company widely recognized
for its efforts in sustainability, ethics and diversity, and has
been ranked No. 1 in the electric and gas utilities industry in
Fortune's 2017 list of "World's Most Admired Companies." NextEra
Energy is also the parent company of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC,
which, together with its affiliated entities, is the world's
largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun. For
more information about NextEra Energy companies, visit these
websites: www.NextEraEnergy.com, www.FPL.com,
www.NextEraEnergyResources.com.
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